Bestsellers, Science Fiction & Fantasy: April 2017

The Collapsing Empire (Flow 01)Scalzi, John
Oh, yeah! Fantastic new space opera from one of the modern masters of the genre – classic stuff but with a very modern sensibility…Space opera | PBK | $19.99

The Goblin EmperorAddison, Katherine
Yes, we know it came out a couple of years ago – but Ron has finally got around to reading it and is obsessed… and forcing copies upon anyone who will listen to him… (it’s very, very good!)Fantasy | PBK | $19.95

Bound (Alex Verus 08)Jacka, Benedict
Richard Drakh, the sadistic dark-mage Alex escaped as an apprentice, has him in his clutches once more – and this time escape won’t be so easy… Latest in the terrific urban fantasy series.Urban fantasy | PBK | $19.99

Cold Welcome (Vatta’s Peace 01)Moon, Elizabeth
Return to the fabulous universe of the Vatta’s War series, in this first instalment of a new trilogy.Space opera | PBK | $22.99

Sins of Empire (Gods of Blood and Powder 01)McClellan, Brian
Set in the same world as the Powder Mage trilogy. Beau says this is better than the first three – as McClellan opens up his world.Flintlock fantasy | PBK | $19.99

New York 2140Robinson, Kim Stanley
Every street becomes a canal – and every skyscraper an island – but the residents adapted, and it remained the bustling, vibrant metropolis it had always been – though changed forever…Science fiction | TP | $29.99

Vigil (Verity Fassbinder 01)Slatter, Angela
Fabulous paranormal mystery… set here, in Brisbane (or, as Angela would have it: Brisneyland) – how could we not recommend this, above all else? Oh – and the sequel – Corpselight (TP, $32.99) – is out in July – and we’re launching it… watch this space!Urban fantasy | TP | $32.99

The Waking Fire (Draconis Memoria 01)Ryan, Anthony
Really intricate, cool, new fantasy series – or is it? Will it do a Pern and turn out to be lost high-tech rather than fantasy? Unsure – but either way – what a ride!Fantasy | PBK | $19.99